27/07/2026
Bonjour tout le monde !
Looking for the perfect job? Applications for our full-time Front of House position are still open. ☺️
In case you missed our job offer :
☕ WE’RE HIRING : FULL-TIME FRONT OF HOUSE / BARISTA
📍 La Patisserie, Kerikeri
📄 Permanent or fixed-term position
As we prepare to move into our new location, we are looking for one special person to join our full-time Front of House team. 🤎
For this role, personality and attitude are just as important as experience. You will be one of the main faces of La Patisserie, so we are looking for someone who naturally makes people feel welcome, cared for and happy to return.
La Patisserie was started by us, Alan and Noémie, a French couple with a love for hospitality, beautiful food and making people happy. We have built close relationships with many of our customers, and we want to keep the same warm and personal feeling as we move into our bigger location.
Your role will include:
☕ Opening the café and preparing for service
☕ Welcoming customers, taking orders and creating a warm experience
☕ Making coffee and serving pastries, breakfast, lunch and high tea
☕ Managing the till, bookings and customer enquiries
☕ Sharing positive energy and helping customers and teammates feel happy and cared for
☕ Keeping front of house organised and helping the whole team work smoothly
We are looking for someone who is naturally warm, cheerful and friendly, but also reliable, trustworthy and calm when things get busy.
You should take pride in giving every customer the best possible experience, notice the little details, take initiative and be happy to help both customers and teammates without always needing to be asked.
You will not simply be working for us, you will be working closely with us ☺. We want to build a happy workplace together, where everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas, feels listened to and knows their contribution matters.
We will always be there to support you, help when things get busy and work alongside the team. We care about creating a place where people work hard, but also laugh, enjoy their days and genuinely look forward to coming to work.
Hospitality and barista experience would be valuable, but finding someone with the right heart, energy and values is our biggest priority. A current Manager’s Certificate would be a strong advantage.
You will also need to feel comfortable taking responsibility for front of house one day a week while we are away. You will not be alone, as a full-time chef will also be working that day, but we need someone we can trust to support the team and keep the café running with the same warmth and care.
🕐 Usual hours : around 7am–3pm
📅 Closed every Wednesday, plus another regular day off chosen with you
Must be available on weekends and during school holidays
Must be available between Christmas and New Year
Closed on 25 and 26 December, then open again after Boxing Day
To apply, please send us your CV by private message, along with a few words about your experience, availability and why you would like to join La Patisserie. Or email us at [email protected]
We are not simply looking for the person with the longest CV. We are looking for someone our customers will love seeing, our team can rely on and who will be proud to help us make La Patisserie a truly special place. 🇫🇷🤎
Alan & Noémie
La Patisserie
